On the television side, Lee has garnered an Outstanding Television Movie/Mini-Series nomination for 3 a.m. (2001); and four nominations for Outstanding Directing, TV Movie/Mini-Series for Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth (2013), Sucker Free City (2004), Miracle’s Boy (2005) and A Huey P. Newton Story (2001), as well as an Outstanding Television Documentary nomination for If God Is Willing and da Creek Don’t Rise.

Lee’s movies have examined race relations, colorism in the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues. His production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, has produced over 35 films since 1983.